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local organizations are uniting to help. >> while the state is under a shelter at home and shelter many place this neighborhood in oakland got together at a safe distance. >> friday night plans looking different under a stay at home under. socializing goes virtual. >> we begin of course with the latest coronavirus headlines. four coronavirus related deaths reported throughout the bay area today. contra costa reporting two new
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fatalities. bay area surged well past the 500 mark in 24 hours. >> the number of firefighters who tested positive for covid-19 increased to 13. 75 others are monitored because they were exposed to those who were sick. the firefighters union says one firefighter was admitted to the icu but has been discharged. >> three people staying in rvs have tested positive for covid-19. they are parked at the event center for temporary housing. for people exposed who do not need hospitalization. afis monitoring medical needs. >> another group of residents facing anxiety is the undocumented community. >> orgi provide health department.
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>> many employers are feeling the financial pressure. they are laying off employees chl some undocumented. only those with work permits qualify for unemployment. the rest are at the mercy of non-profits. >> right in theheart of san francisco mission district. a go to spot for many in the community to feel closer to home. >> i'm very concerned. >> she is hearing firsthand stories of customers. many used to work atd restaurants and stores. some are undocumented and don't qualify for unemployment. >> also because also because alo coronavirus. and she is has been working us. only for a few hours. >> they're getting calls every day for many in the undocumented community asking for help.
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>> a lot of housing insecurity. if they will have a home next month. >> we met several day laborers concerned about the virus. who need the money to survive. he showed us his wallet and hasn't worked in five days. >> my pay before. >> several san francisco non-profits are helping. >> we're in the process of putting together a fund for relief services or financial assistance. >> now what is fan fran doing according to to the spvrsz the board is discussing ways to help the undocumented community and this could come in forms of grants for those who are unemployed. >> all right. bay area residents appear to be adhering to the shelter in place. this weekend will be a test. to see whether people stay home
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still. and contributor has some insight. >> we as a society have managed to follow the rules i think as well as or better than the officials expected. i talked off camera and said when we ordered the shut down, go to the grocery store and necessities. if people only did 80% of that it would be a success. stem the spread. we can't stop the spread. but stem it and keep it from boiling over. it's going to be a critical week and weekend. this is the weekend where they say people will continue to comply? or the sun will bring them out. >> you can read the column in the san francisco chronicle. every wednesday and sunday. health insurance enrollment period is extended. through june 30.
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most californiaens who lose benefits from the previous job will not lose coverage. screening and testing is free in california. >> we are learning of more closures and cancellations tonight. national park is closed to visitors under further notice. starbucks is drive through only. they will offer counter service at some stores near hospitals in order to serve healthcare workers. and the gilroy garlic festival is cancelled. >> a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. empty. effective at midnight there wi beoorash ced. cameras will tak o your license plate. if you don't have a fast track you'll get an invoice in the mail. don't be alarmed if it says
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violation. >> none of them are violations. the system is set it to print it out. the bill is just for the toll. not any funds. >> no fine. >> there will be no change for drivers who have fast traj track bridge tolls are the same. >> we want to find out how people are managing still to do that. kp remain social. >> live with what she's found out tonight. >> as you can see and hear it's quiet. it seems like people are beginning the weekend with the a deep breath and at a distance. we have spent the last week adjusting to impacts because of covid-19. and we learn it's forcing people to get creative about socializing. >> the new friday night scene. similar to other cities kriacro
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the state. downtown is desolate. normally packed square is isolated. no movie releases here. closed because of covid-19. the usual end of week rush home deserted. not far away we found greg who shared his plans. >> board games and chill and relax. nothing too crazy. >> his planning include helping out small businesses. california lifted restrictions onto go and delivery on alcohol. sending home hurricanes and 32 ounce monsoons. >> you have to purchase a in order to take out the liquor or beer or wine. we hope that increase sales. >> he says restaurants and retailers could use the help. it also requires drinks be
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secured with a lid and transported in the trunk. or unoccupied area of the car. it doesn't change responsibility. >> everyone needs to be responsible. take a deep breath. >> in my search for friday night activities. happy hour and socializing at a quote social distance have gone virtual. >> what you saw was a group of people spread out across the country. all impacted by coronavirus. >> thank you. many farmers markets plan to be open as usual this weekend. and often attract crowds. as you can see the fear of coronavirus didn't scare people away from the farmers market in san francisco. sharing tips on protecting you and your family from covid-19. if you shop at farmers market. >> you're taking food out. wash it. wash your surfaces. war your hands and just fine.
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farmers market think about the social distancing. it's tempting. we have to avoid crowds. >> even if you digest coronavirus, it likely won't cause problems because it attacks the lungs. not digestive system. >> unionized employees at safe way will receive an extra $2 an hour. appreciation pay. target also announced today it will boost employee pay by $2 an hour. while they race to keep shelves stocked. 20,000 store team lead will receive bonuses of up to $1,500. earning every penny. >> not just in california. coast to coast drast ifric effo are under way. >> 19,000 cases in the united
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states. we have more from new york. >> the governor of new york joining california and other states issuing new mandates. beginning sunday ordering non-essential workers to stay home. telling residents to stay inside as much as possible and leave to get food and medicine or exercise. >> essential services continue to function. grocery stores need food. pharmacies. >> from first responders to families no one is immune from the impact. >> i'm very nervous. just feeling like when will it end. >> even with precautions this new york city doctor tested positive. >> i was using all protection i was supposed to. i probably just wiped a surface with my hand and wiped my face between masks. >> defense production act. directing american companies that can including automakers to manufacture masks, gowns and
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gloves. in new orleans we get a look inside the medical center. where teams are using special masks for protection. as world health doctors urge young people to take threat seriously. nearly o 40% of the people in the hospital in the u.s. are between ages of 20 and 54. >> i want to let everyone know that it's very important to stay inside. and follow the guidelines. >> people living in several states are told to stay home. president trump is still insisting he is not considering such measures nationwide. >> coming up. a community comes together in the east bay. how it's hosting a block party. with social distancing. >> we have sunshine and showers in the forecast. tracking this system. >> remember night line will air at 11:35 with the latest on the
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pg&e announced it is donating a million masks to california hospitals and first responders. doe in this case include 480,000 masks. and another 470,000 surgical masks and donate $1 million to non-profits. helping for food and small businesses. >> a nursing group that provides home care for medically fragile children is facing a crisis because of the coronavirus. it has a desperate need for n 95 masks. gloves and hand sanitizer. without the supplies they need
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to care for the children. some end up in the hospital. where they risk infection. >> at this time the goes in the hospital. it could mean his life. it is a life or death situation for our nurses to stay in our home. >> this group helps children healing from injury or short term illness as well as chronic conditions. they got good news today. construction donated 50 masks. >> you have heard about people hording toilet paper. the coronavirus pandemic is causing another looming bathroom issue. because of all the wipes. >> this was the scene this morning at the district the general manager says there's no question what caused this >> wipes people have been flushing. into their toilet. and made the way to the main
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treatment plant. it clogged that process equipment. overwhelming the system. >> wipes that don't break down in the system have been a problem for years. with more people using wipes to protect themselves from the coronavirus. the problem is getting worse. this is sewage bubbling up from a manhole cover. >> we had some non-flushables blocking the suer and caused a spill. >> experts say it's critical to stop flushing products not made to go down the toilet. >> paper towels and napkins. disinfectant wipes. they don't dissolve. >> the pipe you block maybe actually your own in that case your toilet won't flush. your shower won't drain. sink will back up. and we're facing a really tough time right now. it could be made worse if you had a back up for your house.
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>> just in case you need one more reminder. they have a motto to stop this from happening. >> flush only the >> even if wipes say they are flushable. still don't put them down the toilet. >> we are ending a long week. neighbors in one oakland neighborhood decided to end it on a positive note. >> why not. this is not your average block party. >> open up your garage. sit in your driveway. bring a glass of wine. and connect. at minimum six feet apart. >> these neighbors are throwing a social distance friday night happy hour. >> i took a shower and got cleaned up. this is a big event.
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5:00. we were all excited. some put make up on. >> five month old father came with a beer and a six feet pole. >> it's a running joke. we're doing our social distancing. >> even pet parents took precautions. >> there's like a dog wipe. it's not poisonous to him. just to wipe down. >> washing our hands. wash our dogs. >> neighbors say they need to end this first week under a shelter in place order. with a drink. >> a mean margarita. from scratch. >> and a familiar face. >> to see our community, friends. neighbors. very relaxed. social situation has been really really powerful. >> people people people people
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in the bay area residents of several counties have been under a shelter in place for days. here's a look at pictures sent today. what is looked like around the bay.
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>> some great shots. >> i like the cat. the streets are fine. >> keep the pictures coming.
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let's talk about the weather. still a little sun to go before a big change. >> we need a little more sunshine in the weekend. we will get it. a look at time lapse. you can see how beautiful it was today. we had plenty of sun. a few clouds. mild weather and isolated shower here and there. that's what we're going to see tomorrow. if you didn't get a chance to step out for two minutes, to just take the dog out for a walk or breathe. you will get that opportunity tomorrow. live doppler 7. showing you clear skies. we will continue to see more cloud moving in. as this area of low pressure is spinning. wider perspective showing this storm. towards southern california. sunday afternoon and evening. temperatures in the 40s, 50s. it's comrtle outside. looking back towards the tower visibility is good. mainly sunny and warm tomorrow.
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isolated showers possible. rain returns sunday afternoon. temperatures in the morning will be in the mid-30s to low 50s. we will have patches of fog and occasional high clouds. in the afternoon it's another mild day. milder than today. near 70 degrees. oakland 65. mid to upper 60 the spotty showers. it will be isolated. can we go to the beach? if you live near the beach and step for a walk i don't see anything wrong. keep your social distance. there is a beach hazard statement. 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. there's a high risk of rip current and sneaker waves. hour by hour forecast. high cloud coming in ahead of the storm tomorrow. pop up shower or two. into 4:00 p.m. the pattern will be nice and
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sunday much needed rain returns. 3:00 in the afternoon. it will start to push north. into 8:00 p.m. there will be pockets of moderate rain with the system. at least through 8:00 p.m. the computer model is painting about a few hundredths of an inch. it will be scattered in nature. 7-day forecast. it's spring warmth saturday. we have the level 1 bringing us the rain. a few showers on monday and a break before wet colder conditions. tuesday and wednesday. back to the winter feel. until then, we have sunshine for you to enjoy. >> thank you. >> in times like in we want to come together with our community. and the people that we love. for many that means religious gatherings. those are off limits. >> houses of worship are dark.
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the light will shine. we are bringing together community leader to share the sermons with you. >> presenting finding faith. better together. right here sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. also available onl
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good evening. for years the buccaneers logo of the with the knife in his teeth looked cheesy. now with tom brady officially signing. that looks cool, right? he's excited and humble. hungry. a two year deal worth $50 million. incentives could push it to 60. he will remain number 12. sanders will sign with the saints. two year, $16 million deal. and give drew brees another
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target. sanders was terrific. 36 catches and three touch downs. on the 49ers. he wanted more money. mixed marshal arts as toughoughh healthy. he admitted the coronavirus challenges are real. >> this is the most worrisome. because of what you said. it's something you can't see daily. you can't gauge. it's hard to gauge the disappointment. everything that had happened to me before it was like right in my face. i lost my daughter. and my father. all the professional loss. it was like right in my fac i knew what i was dealing with. in this sense i don't know. and none of us do. it's uncertainty that makes it difficult. >> we also spoke with warriors rookie. he saw the season just halt last
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week. and he's trying to cope. >> as long as you're positive about it. it's a different time. being able to be shut down and not go outside. practice social distancing and seeing the stores close. just keep a positive attitude. find hobbies and try to keep yourself busy. it's rough staying in the house. >> steph curry working on his short game. in his house. off the front door and into the cup. one more time. steph is pumped. that's his new
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that our report this friday. we appreciate your time. >> next a special edition of off night line. devoting coverage to the coronavirus. >> have a good weekend.
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good evening. we've made it to friday. and as we've done all this week, we're here to bring you up to date on the covid-19 pandemic. the latest headlines from the front lines of the fight, here in the u.s. and around the globe. inside the hospital at the epicenter of italy's outbreak. difficult but important pictures. life and death decisions we can learn from right now. and first responders in the u.s. facing their own dire shortages. >> we should not have to be in a position where we have people die, simply because we don't have adequate supplies or adequate workforce. >> and the all-out effort in every corner of the country. plus, doing good in the darkest

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